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Vocabulary Entry
buckle
|noun • verb • verb
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N
noun
A fastening or buckle device used to secure two ends, typically of a strap or belt.
Example Sentences
"He fastened his belt with a shiny silver buckle."
"The backpack has a sturdy buckle to keep it closed."
"She decorated her dress with a leather buckle at the waist."
V
verb
To fasten or secure something with a buckle.
Example Sentences
"Please buckle your seatbelt before the car starts moving."
"He buckled the strap around his wrist for added security."
"She took a moment to buckle her shoes properly before going outside."
V
verb
To bend or give way under pressure.
Example Sentences
"The old bridge began to buckle under the weight of the truck."
"The intense heat caused the metal frame to buckle."
"He felt his knees buckle as he heard the unexpected news."